Hijacking to post a link of this truck in a police chase.
https://www.youtube.com/live/d8RbwlsB9ZE?feature=share
It's not the best chase ever and the driver is terrible/high af but still worth a watch.
There's lots of joke responses, but a real answer is a niche that this truck will never experience. 6x6 is useful up steep inclines on loose soil, such as sand. For instance, some military vehicles will have more than four wheels depending on the terrain their logistics need to successfully traverse.
For example, early Soviet BRDM's were built to primarily be 4x4, but had four extra retractable wheels which could turn it into an 8x8. The BRDM was built to be fully amphib, so the extra traction and lower ground pressure could help it navigating a muddy river bank or other poor conditions. But the design was ultimately deemed too complicated for the utility it provided (it turns out having two more axles isn't worth the maintenance, plus the retraction system) so on later model & remade BRDMs the extra wheels were removed in favor of a pure 4x4 design.
ehhhhhh....
https://www.reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/wfrgs6/finally_a_6x6_jeep_caught_offroad/
Military vehicles have tires with a significantly larger footprint than standard truck tires, which makes them work well in the sand. This thing has standard tires, plus it weighs almost 4 tons. Not a whole lot of sidewall for airing down, either.
Oh yeah, it works great on military rigs with huge wheel wells that don't need lift in order to fit massive tires large enough to benefit from the weight distribution and flotation properties.
But these civilian rigs...you see these big 4x4 trucks get stuck all the time in sand (Matt's Offroad). All that having 6x6 on them is going to do is dig a larger hole in the rear faster. The size of tires something like this would need to be as effective as a military rig in a worst-case scenario would require the axles to be relocated, a lift and/or fender cutting, new driveshaft(s), axle regearing, front axle reinforcement, upgraded steering, etc.
yeah, that guy is a ducking idiot who doesn’t know how to drive on sand. i’ll be you he’s running street pressure in those tires, you want really low PSI for sand driving, plus those dumb low profile tires are gonna perform way worse than some 17” wheels with some 35s on em
> . For instance, some military vehicles
I feel like that's not a niche ... for a rando consumer vehicle... especially considering a military vehicles have more than just 6x6 that make them useful / utilize 6x6.
Other than "I think it looks cool / want to own that" I don't think this vehicle fits any real world "niche". That truck isn't suited for any of those things.
Granted we're probably just saying the same thing here.... I duno.
Taking up four parking spaces simultaneously while crying into a bucket of chicken because all of your interpersonal relationships have eroded, mostly.
I guess in my mind I'm envisioning the suspension being more distributed so it could bear more weight. It seems basically like a semi but in pickup form (and without the dual tires).
Increased weight and decreased maneuverability though which harms the offroad abilities.
It might be better on a sand dune. That is the only place I can think of that it might be better than stock.
The approach angle is the same as any f150 long-box. The exit angle is slightly better since the rear axle is nearer to the rear bumper. It also has the benefit of a shorter wheelbase under the cab which would help with high centering. As long as there is a proper interlock between the two rear axles and not an open differential, this would do better than a 4x4 f150 in plenty of situations.
Sure it'd be worse in Moab or on tight jeep trails, but where do you see most 4x4s that are actually used for a purpose? Muddy fields on farms, logging roads, deep snow. This setup if done right would be slightly better in all those locations. Just certainly not worth the added cost and maintenance.
Idk they probably aren't but he wasn't asking if the 6x6 made it better he asked what the advantages were. And if your trying to climb a large slippery hill like a sand dune or a muddy hill. The extra axle will make a difference.
Honestly I haven't seen a head to head with a standard Hennessey raptor versus the Hennessey 6x6 raptor or even the 6x6 versus a regular raptor so I can't say ones better than the other just speculate what would be obvious points for one or the other
Are these real numbers or are you joking
Edit: Source
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/hennessey-ford-raptor-6x6-pictures-specs-performance/?amp
1200lb cargo in the bay
8000lb+ towing
They’re station wagons. They go to the office, grocery store, mall, little league, church, whatever. These trucks are for egos and image, not work. Everyone wants to be seen as Bob Villa or Bear Gryls not the basic-ass, target brand average moron being manipulated into buying shit they don’t need. It’s always fun to watch the used car section of dealerships when gas prices spike, all trucks, lightly used.
Can't choose if I'm confused by this or that AMG 6x6 more ...
Other cars that price tell you by their looks that they cost that much. 6x6 conversions not so much imo, i just think "hey that's a G Wagon/ F150/whatever with another axle"
Is there really someone out there willing to pay $300k markup on a G wagon? How can someone that dumb have that much money. I’d like to file a complaint.
Not unless it's heavily armored. This vehicle could be basically stopped and unable to move from 4 shots, even less if you hit the radiator, any fuel lines, etc.
I was thinking more for launching rockets and missiles and things behind the lines. I see plenty of vehicles that don't seem to have much armor in that role.
I used to be friends with John, he's the epitome of a cheesy ass boomer Republican. He went super far off the rails during the Obama years and moreso under Trump.
He's the kind of asshole that walks out of his house at the lake at 9 in the morning in his bathrobe, cracks a beer, looks over at you and says "LIVIN' THE DREAM BROTHER!" as a toast to the day.
On the flip side, it's now a crew cab/8' bed F-150, so you can haul around that sheet of plywood the Internet insists every truck owner must always have.
Would it be better if everyone who has a truck (of any size) used it to its full capacity more often, or downsized to the next lower model if they aren't? Probably.
Is it worth getting worked up on the Internet about it? Not really. I've got 4 extra seats in my car and a lot of cargo space that almost never get used.
Context:
> [using one customer’s deposit to build another one’s car, passing off subpar parts and components as exclusive and top-of-the-line equipment, using underhanded tactics designed to prevent clients from getting refunds, and consistently failing to deliver certain customers’ cars—especially when they were foreign buyers.](https://jalopnik.com/ex-employees-say-hennessey-is-a-bigger-mess-than-you-ev-1778134112)
My dad bought the velociraptor 800 package. Returned it within a year to get his regular raptor back. Was nothing like they promised, not fast nor quick. Original raptor was faster.
Custom? No. The first 3 were, everything after that uses off the shelf parts from Hennessey.
Most Hennessey cars aren't custom, except the first three of the series.
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Okay, we gonna need you in the writing room, stat.
He’s on strike
Hijacking to post a link of this truck in a police chase. https://www.youtube.com/live/d8RbwlsB9ZE?feature=share It's not the best chase ever and the driver is terrible/high af but still worth a watch.
Probably the worst get away car in history, besides maybe a lawn tractor.
Ha dumbass Ford.
That's the truck from Rescuers Down Under.
I was fascinated with that thing as a kid.
That villain is genuinely scary. His truck is fucking rad.
When your pen*s is so small you *really* gotta compensate extra hard...
> When your pens is so small you *really gotta compensate extra hard... My pens is so small. It's incredibly difficult to write with.
I hate when I try to fill my small penis with ink and I get it all over my balls.
The pen is mightier than the truck
When the length is negative???
What practical purpose is there for a 6x6
There's lots of joke responses, but a real answer is a niche that this truck will never experience. 6x6 is useful up steep inclines on loose soil, such as sand. For instance, some military vehicles will have more than four wheels depending on the terrain their logistics need to successfully traverse.
Thank you
For example, early Soviet BRDM's were built to primarily be 4x4, but had four extra retractable wheels which could turn it into an 8x8. The BRDM was built to be fully amphib, so the extra traction and lower ground pressure could help it navigating a muddy river bank or other poor conditions. But the design was ultimately deemed too complicated for the utility it provided (it turns out having two more axles isn't worth the maintenance, plus the retraction system) so on later model & remade BRDMs the extra wheels were removed in favor of a pure 4x4 design.
ehhhhhh.... https://www.reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/wfrgs6/finally_a_6x6_jeep_caught_offroad/ Military vehicles have tires with a significantly larger footprint than standard truck tires, which makes them work well in the sand. This thing has standard tires, plus it weighs almost 4 tons. Not a whole lot of sidewall for airing down, either.
I agree. I just mean in theory, that's what the feature of 6x6 has historically meant to aid.
Oh yeah, it works great on military rigs with huge wheel wells that don't need lift in order to fit massive tires large enough to benefit from the weight distribution and flotation properties. But these civilian rigs...you see these big 4x4 trucks get stuck all the time in sand (Matt's Offroad). All that having 6x6 on them is going to do is dig a larger hole in the rear faster. The size of tires something like this would need to be as effective as a military rig in a worst-case scenario would require the axles to be relocated, a lift and/or fender cutting, new driveshaft(s), axle regearing, front axle reinforcement, upgraded steering, etc.
That's another $200,000 added to the price tag.
yeah, that guy is a ducking idiot who doesn’t know how to drive on sand. i’ll be you he’s running street pressure in those tires, you want really low PSI for sand driving, plus those dumb low profile tires are gonna perform way worse than some 17” wheels with some 35s on em
> . For instance, some military vehicles I feel like that's not a niche ... for a rando consumer vehicle... especially considering a military vehicles have more than just 6x6 that make them useful / utilize 6x6. Other than "I think it looks cool / want to own that" I don't think this vehicle fits any real world "niche". That truck isn't suited for any of those things. Granted we're probably just saying the same thing here.... I duno.
We are 😀
This being Reddit I feel like I should yell at you none the less…
More traction, while mall crawling
Hey, that yellow speed bump paint can be very slippery! */s*
I can hear the squeaking noises as all six tires carefully roll over the yellow speed bumps
I always make sure to lock the diff before hitting the speed bump
Taking up four parking spaces simultaneously while crying into a bucket of chicken because all of your interpersonal relationships have eroded, mostly.
The hell do you mean?! They’re great for potholes and making sure people don’t change lanes! You clearly aren’t a true truck fan! /s
And also realizing women don't give a shit about giant trucks.
Finally a truthful response
To be in a Forza Horizon game as a seasonal challenge reward
And then to be handily beaten by my 1970 Bronco
(with an engine swap and 2000 hp)
And the clown honk.
Serious answer, I think towing extremely heavy loads.
You'd want dual tires for that. I don't think this would go around corners well with a heavy load.
I guess in my mind I'm envisioning the suspension being more distributed so it could bear more weight. It seems basically like a semi but in pickup form (and without the dual tires).
Increased traction offroad as you have greater surface area and drive wheels.
Increased weight and decreased maneuverability though which harms the offroad abilities. It might be better on a sand dune. That is the only place I can think of that it might be better than stock.
Don’t forget approach and exit angles, they’re now atrocious. That thing would be stuck instantly anywhere but the sandy desert.
The approach angle is the same as any f150 long-box. The exit angle is slightly better since the rear axle is nearer to the rear bumper. It also has the benefit of a shorter wheelbase under the cab which would help with high centering. As long as there is a proper interlock between the two rear axles and not an open differential, this would do better than a 4x4 f150 in plenty of situations. Sure it'd be worse in Moab or on tight jeep trails, but where do you see most 4x4s that are actually used for a purpose? Muddy fields on farms, logging roads, deep snow. This setup if done right would be slightly better in all those locations. Just certainly not worth the added cost and maintenance.
The 4X4 variants are known for a lack of traction are they?
Idk they probably aren't but he wasn't asking if the 6x6 made it better he asked what the advantages were. And if your trying to climb a large slippery hill like a sand dune or a muddy hill. The extra axle will make a difference. Honestly I haven't seen a head to head with a standard Hennessey raptor versus the Hennessey 6x6 raptor or even the 6x6 versus a regular raptor so I can't say ones better than the other just speculate what would be obvious points for one or the other
Rolling over prius' while yelling MAGA
It magnifies small PPs waaay better than a 4x4.
Probably the same purpose as a dualie: greater tow capacity, better handling with a heavy load.
The thing has off-road suspension. So it's worse at towing
To look sick as hell when you’re barreling through a mini van of 4 on the high way
When your pen*s is so small you *really* gotta compensate extra hard...
Why you so intent on talking about his dick?
Being safe from all the other trucks on the road
What does 6x6 mean? 6 wheels and 6 wheel drive
What practical purpose is there for hot rods?
To get from point a to point bad fast as possible while being loud enough to scare everything out of its way.
I said practical…
What’s your definition of practical
Ultimate pavement princess
Mall crawler
Brodozer.
Tow capacity of 500 lbs, cargo only 250 lbs or basically the driver.
The phrase “empty bed” describes the truck and the driver.
Are these real numbers or are you joking Edit: Source https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/hennessey-ford-raptor-6x6-pictures-specs-performance/?amp 1200lb cargo in the bay 8000lb+ towing
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Well I can’t find the numbers on the VelociRaptor, but the 8k is from the raptor and 1200 i believe is from the VR but I can’t find many sources
Yet, I still want it
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it *will* be though.. and you know it.
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Just like 99% of the station wagons at the mall
Yeah, because that’s exactly what they are for.
Except also way worse
What? You want more than 14mpg going to 711 for your fourth big gulp of the morning? Communist.
Station wagons? This isn't 1999.
I would kill for, or actually buy a 2023 Taurus Station Wagon.
Taurus SHO wagon when!?!
They’re station wagons. They go to the office, grocery store, mall, little league, church, whatever. These trucks are for egos and image, not work. Everyone wants to be seen as Bob Villa or Bear Gryls not the basic-ass, target brand average moron being manipulated into buying shit they don’t need. It’s always fun to watch the used car section of dealerships when gas prices spike, all trucks, lightly used.
Calling that a station wagon is an insult to station wagons.
True, my Outback wagon probably towed more and hauled more lumber on average.
I don't get it. you just referred to it as a truck twice in your explanation of how it's a station wagon, lol.
It'd be great for hauling a huge heavy 5th wheel rv.
Can't choose if I'm confused by this or that AMG 6x6 more ... Other cars that price tell you by their looks that they cost that much. 6x6 conversions not so much imo, i just think "hey that's a G Wagon/ F150/whatever with another axle"
Aren't regular G Wagons silly money anyway?
My local dealer had a G63, MSRP $200k, dealer markup $300k, for a total asking price of half a million dollars. *Insanity*
Is there really someone out there willing to pay $300k markup on a G wagon? How can someone that dumb have that much money. I’d like to file a complaint.
Imagine you have $20M in your bank account and you specifically want a G wagon. It makes no difference if it’s 200k or 500k
Parently the G is Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezuz
I really like G Wagons but I wouldn't spend G Wagon mony unless I was a multimillionaire
There's also the Ram TRX one as well. The most hilarious one though is the 6x6 Defender which has four wheels in the front. I think Hamann makes it?
Damn, all that money just to make it worse
Yep, the rear coils are replaced by leaf springs for the 2 axles so the ride and suspension travel is ruined. All show and no go.
Wouldn’t it be pretty good as a weapons platform in Ukraine though?
Not unless it's heavily armored. This vehicle could be basically stopped and unable to move from 4 shots, even less if you hit the radiator, any fuel lines, etc.
I was thinking more for launching rockets and missiles and things behind the lines. I see plenty of vehicles that don't seem to have much armor in that role.
Lol wut
You could just use a random old hatchback and bolt shit onto the roof like ??? why would you needa 6x6 for that purpose
Yeah, imagine spending $400k and ending up with just an F-150...
it's so insane to me that Hennessey just uses that font like that. it looks like absolute shit
I used to be friends with John, he's the epitome of a cheesy ass boomer Republican. He went super far off the rails during the Obama years and moreso under Trump. He's the kind of asshole that walks out of his house at the lake at 9 in the morning in his bathrobe, cracks a beer, looks over at you and says "LIVIN' THE DREAM BROTHER!" as a toast to the day.
I like the second half of this guy...
Yea I’d absolutely do the second half.
I mean...I'd hangout with him idk about fuck him tho
But with that robe it’s such easy access!
Lol i was sure this was a hennessy (as in cognac) branded Ford raptor before I saw your comment, and it made an equal amount of sense to me.
Wait, it's not cognac marketing? Hennessey the alcohol would seem pretty on-brand for this monstrosity.
that second part doesn't seem so bad. and he makes some cool cars. but he needs to replace his graphic design guy
This belongs on stupid car mods or whatever. Who and why would you buy this?
You're a 16 year old princess needs better traction up the slope to the drive thru
When your pen*s is so small you *really* gotta compensate extra hard...
What's this guy's obsession with penis size ?lmao
That’s a big emotional support vehicle
At some point we're going to see Matt's Off Road Recovery yanking that thing out of a creek bed with three jeeps.
That might be a most watched video for them if they can score that, can't wait to see one buried in the dunes lol
On the flip side, it's now a crew cab/8' bed F-150, so you can haul around that sheet of plywood the Internet insists every truck owner must always have.
Lol, I love that ridiculous argument. Like anyone who owns a truck must be a contractor who is constantly moving material around
Would it be better if everyone who has a truck (of any size) used it to its full capacity more often, or downsized to the next lower model if they aren't? Probably. Is it worth getting worked up on the Internet about it? Not really. I've got 4 extra seats in my car and a lot of cargo space that almost never get used.
this looks like a first draft that accidentally got approved.
How many kids can it run over?
All of them.
Yes.
What’s the Hennessey part about? My first instinct is some tie-in to expensive Cognac.
Hennessey Performance, company that builds these. https://www.hennesseyperformance.com/
Trash scam company jfyi
Context: > [using one customer’s deposit to build another one’s car, passing off subpar parts and components as exclusive and top-of-the-line equipment, using underhanded tactics designed to prevent clients from getting refunds, and consistently failing to deliver certain customers’ cars—especially when they were foreign buyers.](https://jalopnik.com/ex-employees-say-hennessey-is-a-bigger-mess-than-you-ev-1778134112)
builds these\* \*your vehicle may not actually be built (and if it is we do not guarantee it will be what you were expecting)
Tho shall not pass... me on the highway, or you get 16 headlights in your mirror
It would look much cooler with tank treads.
Me, "I would like 2 extra wheels in the back" Dealer, "That'll be an extra $320,000" Me, "nope"
Post Malone has one of these with a .50cal mount in the bed because why not.
With all that money, might as well buy a penis and be done with it
The only thing that would impress me with that, is if someone did donut calligraphy with it.
Need a stepladder to load/unload the bed. But who am I kidding they don't do any of that.
Welcome to TX
"I need this for my grocery run, I might haul a plank of wood one day with this"
Wonder if that bed will ever be used
My dad bought the velociraptor 800 package. Returned it within a year to get his regular raptor back. Was nothing like they promised, not fast nor quick. Original raptor was faster.
of course not, its Hennessey: the stealer of parts and your wallet
I mean Hennessy is also a horribly unreliable company
I’m waiting for the Courvoisier
How many gallons per mile do I get?
Would be sick if the back wheels were tracked
Why build that on a 1/2 ton platform? Seems like a waste
400k, to look like every other truck on the road
That's 100% aphallia
Who TF ever needs this?
Never to haul even a single sheet of plywood.
What a stupid thing. Turned an off-road thoroughbred into a cheese mall crawler.
It’s like having 2 dicks, neither one of which is capable of getting hard.
According to their website it's $155k
"The new ‘VelociRaptoR 6×6’ is priced from $499,999, including the base Ford F-150 Raptor R."
Hah so I AND OP are wrong. Gottem.
This one is currently being sold on Dupont Registry for 400k
You could buy two Bentaygas
Perfect for getting you and 10 of your tiny dick buddies to the insurrection.
I would kill for this on the farm
It's so ugly.
“Guys it’s huge you gotta believe me”
At least the Mercedes 6x6 looks decent. But these Hennessey trucks just look bad. They kind of look like they were made by rednecks in texas
Custom? No. The first 3 were, everything after that uses off the shelf parts from Hennessey. Most Hennessey cars aren't custom, except the first three of the series.
Their parking lot at Hennessy is full of raptors, love that place and their work!
From micro penis to micro gucci penis
Too funny.
r/wankpanzer
Has the usa gotten to the point where normal lambos are too common and like in Dubai they need to go the next level to show wealth?
Coming soon to Calabasas
I’ll take the G63 4x4 squared before this for that price.
400k for that nooooope
Oh, god, could we not make six wheels a thing? Six-wheeled trucks are going to be a thing, aren't they.
Looks like something your weird friend would have drawn in Middle School
pavement princes final boss
Buy Forza Horizon 5 and you can drive one. It’s much cheaper.
It’s the Post F-150
7/10 needs more wheels
As if the truck wasn't already comically oversized
I saw Post Malone cruising his down the highway in Utah one rainy day
This in forza is insane
Probably works from home lmao
ever take it on any sweet jumps?
How do they even come up with those prices lol.
That's an onroader
I want a dial rear axle for burn out comps at Cleetus and Cars
Whistling diesel will have this thing driving upside down on fire in no time.
Super cool vehicle but extremely useless
Looks like shit lol
I'd put one f these in my fantasy garage before a Ferrari.
Seen a Brabus 6x6 in person. Makes this look almost sensible /s
Needs a set of gold plated testicles